09 Apr HSE / CMF Molten Metal Safety Alert
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are investigating a number of molten metal/moisture explosions that have occurred in UK foundries...
22 Mar Webinar on Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Apprenticeship now ‘Live’.
Funding Incentives, the use of apprenticeships to upskill employees and the apprentice programme for the level 3 foundry technician standard...
05 Mar Putting Employers at the heart of post-16 skills – UK Government sets out further education reform
The Cast Metals Federation (CMF) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement of an extensive reform of further education to encourage...
02 Mar On-line Training for Die-casting
A suite of on-line training courses in die-casting technology is now available from the Cast Metals Federation, CMF, and supported...
15 Feb Management of Vibration & Noise in the Workplace
The Foundry Industry Health & Safety Initiative (SHIFT), which is administered by the Cast Metals Federation, quickly moved on-line during...
08 Feb What is End Point Assessment?
End-point assessment is the gateway to success. End-point assessment (EPA) is the assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that your...
08 Feb Financial Incentives for Employers to Recruit an Apprentice
Did you know that employers who hire a new apprentice between 1 August 2020 and 31 March 2021 can claim...
08 Feb How do I train my Apprentice ?
Here we give you some information about what to expect during an apprenticeship. During their apprenticeship, your apprentice will receive two...
08 Feb The Metal Casting, Foundry & Patternmaking Apprentice Standard
Written by employers, for employers - and perfect for your apprentices. This apprentice standard has been designed to train the future...
08 Feb Try apprenticeships for size – they might be just what you are looking for.
Grow your own talent, reduce staff turnover and enhance the skills your company needs to succeed. Apprentices are your employees. They...